Introduction

Every year, the Australian Gold Coast Marathon attracts runners from all over the world. As one of the international marathons in the southern hemisphere, the track is famous for its beautiful sea view, flat and fast track and pleasant winter climate in Australia. It is an ideal choice for countless runners to challenge their personal PB and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.


This year, Run2gather has prepared a 2026 Gold Coast Marathon free travel package for you. Please refer to the following details to sign up for running and make your best results.

Name of the competition 2026 Gold Coast Marathon
Date of the competition [Full Marathon] July 5, 2026 (Sunday)
[Half Marathon, 10K] July 4, 2026 (Sunday)
The start time of the game [Full Marathon] Sunday 06:15AM
[Half Marathon] Saturday 06:15AM
[10K] Saturday 09:25AM
Competition group Full Marathon (42.195K)
Half Marathon (21.0975K)
10K
Time limit for the competition [Full Marathon] 6 hours and 40 minutes
[Half Marathon] 3 hours and 20 minutes
[10K] 1 hour and 40 minutes
Qualifications for participation [Full Marathon] Must be at least 18 years old
[Half Marathon] Must be at least 15 years old
[10K] Must be at least 12 years old
The starting point of the competition Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport (Nerang St)
The end of the competition Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport (In the park)
The place to receive supplies 黃金海岸會展中心
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Time to receive supplies Thursday, July 2, 2026 12:00PM-19:00PM (Full Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K)
Friday, July 3, 2026 09:00AM-20:00PM (Full Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 09:00AM-16:00PM (Full Marathon)
Finishing prize [Full Marathon] Medals, T-Shirts, GCM Gifts and Certificates
[Half Marathon, 10K] medals, T-shirts and certificates
***The detailed information of the competition is subject to the official website***

Choose the plan

Including the quota and hotel, excluding round-trip air tickets

# Check-in date Check-out date Competition quota Room type Hotel HKD
A July 3rd July 5th 10K x 1 Single room 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel 6,745
B July 3rd
July 5th
10K x 1 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
6,745 This is the total price for two people.
C July 3rd
July 5th
10K x 2 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
7,206 This is the total price for two people.
D July 3rd
July 5th
Hall Marathon x 1 Single room 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
7,324
E July 3rd
July 5th
Hall Marathon x 1 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
7,324 This is the total price for two people.
F July 3rd
July 5th
Hall Marathon x 2 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
8,372 This is the total price for two people.
G July 4th July 6th Full Marathon x 1 Single room 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
7,911
H July 4th
July 6th
Full Marathon x 1 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
7,911 This is the total price for two people.
I July 4th July 6th
Full Marathon x 2 Double room (twin bed) 2 nights Sofitel Gold Coast Hotel
9,302 This is the total price for two people.

Ordering process

  • When booking, please be sure to fill in the English name and relevant information of the guests (the information should be the same as the passport) so as not to affect the rights and interests of the registration.
  • A deposit of HK$3,000 per person is required at the time of reservation
  • The quota will be confirmed by WhatsApp or telephone within seven working days after registration, and the final payment will be paid within the next seven working days.
  • 5-7 days before check-in, please check the attached file in the itinerary information. The latest itinerary information will be updated, and the details of the relevant event will be based on the final itinerary data.
  • Please bring the original travel document (passport) to check in and confirm the check-in of the event.
  • If two people stay, please fill in the Chinese and English name of the second person's passport, the travel certificate number, the expiration date of the travel certificate and the date of birth in the note column.

EXPENSES DESCRIPTION

The itinerary includes the contents

  • The right to participate in the 2026 Gold Coast Marathon.
  • Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
    • Full Marathon players: check-in on July 4th and check-out on July 6th
    • Half Marathon, 10K player: check-in on July 3, check-out on July 5
  • If there are other program arrangements, participation ceremonys, etc. of the competition, the final announcement of the conference is the main one.

Fees are not included.

  • Round Trip Air Ticket Fare is not included
  • Personal new passport fee, partial meal fee, usage fee for other activity facilities, private consumption and transportation fee. ( Such as: drinks and alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegram and private transportation expenses, etc.)
  • ※It is recommended that you buy travel insurance by yourself.

Cancel the specification

  • The competition will not be canceled after ordering.

Things to know for passengers

  • The competition will not be canceled after ordering.
  • Passengers, please check by yourself whether your passport requires a visa.
  • The validity period of the passport must meet the regulations of the country of entry, generally at least six months.

Receive materials

  • Go to the venue to collect materials by yourself (the actual information is mainly based on the final data of the conference).

The content of the competition

  • It is mainly based on the announcement of the final itinerary data and the announcement of the conference.

Selected hotels

  • Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach <Breakfast not included>

  • Address: 81 Surf Parade, 4218, Broadbeach, Australia
  • Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM

  • *You can take the light rail GCR1 from the hotel to the venue, which takes about 40 minutes.

Marathon route

  • (The 2025 route is for reference only)


T-Shirt size

Terms and Conditions

  • The hotel star rating is for reference only. For details, please visit the hotel's official website.
  • In order to ensure their own safety, passengers should pay attention to whether the security bureau has issued a travel warning to the destination before implementing the itinerary.
  • A deposit of HK$3,000 per person is required when booking.
  • After confirmation by the hotel, if there is a change, the company has the final decision.
  • All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
  • The above prices and pictures are for reference only. If the price changes, we will not notify you.
  • If there is any dispute, the hotel and the company reserve the right to interpret the dispute and this package.

Preparation of registration materials

  • Participants, please provide the following information for registration:
    • The participant's name, nationality, date of birth, gender and passport number (the information is the same as the passport);
    • A copy of the passport;
    • E-mail box and contact number;
    • Sign up for the project;
    • The name, telephone number and relationship with the contestants of the emergency contact person;
    • The size of clothes.
  • When registering, please evaluate your own strength in detail. Once the application is submitted, you will confirm and agree to accept the rules, terms and arrangements of all activities on behalf of the participants.
  • The gender and personal information of the contestants recognized by the conference shall be subject to the valid documents of the passport.
  • Duplicate registration will be counted as a single registration; the additional registration fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to other applicants or other activities. The submitted registration materials will not be returned.
  • On-site and overdue registration are not accepted.

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